UK retail hails GTA IV as 'event of 2008'

[MarkD1990]

Trade's biggest names expect Rockstar title to set 'sales benchmark'

The retail community is buzzing in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto IV’s release, following Rockstar’s confirmation of an April 29th release date – with many key figures from the trade voicing confidence in the title’s record-smashing ability.

“As with previous GTA releases, GTA IV will be the benchmark for all future releases with regards to volume of sales. The question is what will sell more: PS3 or Xbox 360?” said Jonathan Edwards, games buying manager at Tesco.

Tricia Brennan, buying director at GAME added: “There is huge consumer anticipation for GTA IV. This truly is the launch event of 2008. Customers cannot wait to be able to play the game.”

And despite the title’s post-Easter release, the trade believes the quieter period will actually serve its prospects well.

René Wright, senior category manager for console and games at DSG International said: “GTA has a lot of pressure on its shoulders, but I think in terms of next-gen titles it will absolutely smash records.

Source: MCV

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Edited February 1, 2008 by mark866

[Red_91]

This really doesn't surprise me, GTA is like a Harry Potter or a Lord of a Rings if you get what I mean. Everyone (who has a 360 or PS3) will want one.

I think the sales for IV will be very huge.

[GTA Don]

I'm guessing about 12, 13 million copies will sell for GTA IV.

[Mendoza]

after two or three days shit will go greatest hits and platinum settin records

[Airashii]

Quite probably. I mean it's the only thing of 2008 that I am particularly waiting for.

It's the game everyone is talking about and loads of people have next-gen consoles now so it should be huge.